- Temporarily tighten the axle nut to 36 ft. lbs. 48 Nm), turn the drum or
disc (back and forth) several times to ensure that the bearings are properly
seated.
- Rotate the nut backwards 1⁄8 turn
in order to obtain the correct starting force.
- Using a spring gauge, at a 90°angle to the wheel lug, check the rotating
force; the force should be 1.9-3.2 ft. lbs. (2–4 Nm).
- After adjustment is complete, bend the lock washer.
- After installing a new O-ring to the grease cap, install the cap with a
plastic hammer.
